2000 ram 1500 ABS Brake Speedometer problem

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Sillysam - 09 Jul 2005 14:57 GMT

I backed into my tractor with my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. Put a dent in the
tailgate but it works ok. Later, I noticed that the ABS light was on and the
brake light was on. I drove about 10 miles and the speedometer quit working.
What could the dent in the tailgate have to do with all that? I took the
battery loose for a bit and put it back on and the lights still stay on. Any
suggsetion or solutions?

Reply to this Message

Ignoramus3635 - 09 Jul 2005 17:26 GMT

> I backed into my tractor with my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. Put a dent in the
> tailgate but it works ok. Later, I noticed that the ABS light was on and the
> brake light was on. I drove about 10 miles and the speedometer quit working.
> What could the dent in the tailgate have to do with all that? I took the
> battery loose for a bit and put it back on and the lights still stay on. Any
> suggsetion or solutions?

I had similar symptoms quite recently. ABS and brake light on, and
speedometer working only at high speeds.

You can check your engine code with a code reader for more definitive
diagnosis.

In my instance, it was a bad RWAL (rear wheel antilock) speed sensor.

Replacing it took care of the problem. I bought my replacement online.

i

Reply to this Message

Tom Lawrence - 09 Jul 2005 20:13 GMT

> What could the dent in the tailgate have to do with all that?

A dented tailgate? Nothing. However, you might have also hit something
with the rear axle, and damaged the wiring to the speed sensor. Check out
the wiring and connector that goes to the sensor on the top of the rear
differential.

Reply to this Message

GeekBoy - 09 Jul 2005 21:05 GMT

>> What could the dent in the tailgate have to do with all that?
>
> A dented tailgate? Nothing. However, you might have also hit something
> with the rear axle, and damaged the wiring to the speed sensor. Check out
> the wiring and connector that goes to the sensor on the top of the rear
> differential.

I agree could be the speed sensor.
Watch out when trying to remove, it breaks easily and pain in the arse to
remove if you break it.

Reply to this Message

Sillysam - 10 Jul 2005 16:13 GMT

Now, I see that my gas mileage indicator shows me getting 20 to 22 miles per
gallon, rather than the 13 - 15 mpg. I may just leave it this way. Look how
much I am svaing on gas...

Reply to this Message

ceebo - 26 Jul 2005 14:53 GMT

your vehicle speed sensor is not working properly. I had the same symptoms
in my 98 ram. I let it go for a while thinking nothing of it. I later
spent $2500 for a new transmission. After the fact I found out that had I
had it looked at it would have only cost approximately $300 to solve the
problem. Get it check out soon! Also the computer doesnt throw a code for
it...

CeeBo

Reply to this Message